Organic Study Uses Domestic Sheep to Facilitate Sustainable Farming by Kelly Flynn, National Institute of Food and Agriculture Sheep graze on cover crops in a Montana State University sustainable farming…
CA Ag Contributes to Food Banks
California Agriculture Contributes Record Amount of Farm Products to Food Banks The California Association of Food Banks’ Farm to Family program received a record 150 million pounds of donated produce…
Preventing Food Waste
…food we throw away ends up in landfills or combustion facilities. In 2013, we disposed more than 35 million tons of food waste. Once in landfills, food breaks down to…
Water, Markets Complicate Farms’ Planting Plans
Food production in California—always risky business—has become increasingly complex and unpredictable. Farmers say recent meager irrigation water-supply announcements for some of the state’s growing regions have further complicated planting and…
CA Students Honored
…selected for this prestigious award,” said Allie Bussjaeger, Programs and Outreach Manager for Grades of Green. “Joshua has been a member of the Grades of Green Youth Corps Eco-Leadership program…
Dairy Growth Could Be in Waste Stream
…great right now and forecasts don’t show factors that could improve the market. Bank of America national executive for food, wine and agriculture, Cornelius Gallagher, says industry research needs to…
Teenagers Access to Healthy Snacks
…buy their food in hopes of understanding why they make certain choices. Watch the video to discover what makes this Illinois native so passionate about food access in the Bluegrass…
Agri View: Pig Out
…in the same village or town. They were valued as a source of meat, fat and for the ability to turn inedible food into meat, and often fed household food…
Innovative Pest Management Solutions
…reduced-risk methods for pest-free homes, schools, parks and recreational areas. “Through programs like the Crop Protection and Pest Management Program, USDA is making investments to ensure America’s agriculture sector is…
$4.7 Million Available in Grants
…and vegetable merchant wholesalers, food hubs, farmers’ markets, and others. The grants, offered through the Food Safety Outreach Program and administered by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA),…
Dollar Up Means Ag Exports Down
…Dollar Up Means Ag Exports Down Bank of America national executive for food, agriculture and wine Cornelius Gallagher showed dairymen and women that the U.S. dollar’s world value is continuing…
Teens Snacks
…Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. “They also have a huge influence on the foods that their parents purchase.” Read the full…
FSA Reaching Farmers and Ranchers
…strengthen local food systems or assist in starting organic production. Learning about programs, credit, conservation opportunities and disaster assistance when you’re busy running your farming or ranching business can be…
Strawberry Commission Answers ‘Dirty Dozen’
…more of these “best foods” for better health, including conventionally grown strawberries. The CSC encourages those interested in learning more about pesticide residues on food to read the actual USDA…